Start
47 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
51.02, -1.77 · rel 14073
51.02, -1.77 · rel 14073
Avon Valley Path
16,8 km from Salisbury to Christchurch through alpine terrain and mountains.
Salisbury
→
Christchurch
linear
16,8km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
2× monument
Harnham Hill
summit ·
233 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bug Cathedral
monument ·
on the route
12,2 km
73%
blue plaque: The Rt Hon Sir Edward Heath
monument ·
186 m off route
16,8 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
35 m
–
105 m
0 km
8,4 km
16,8 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
83 m elevation
Halfway
55 m elevation
Three quarters
35 m elevation
Finish
70 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Avon Valley Path is 16.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Avon Valley Path takes approximately 4h 11min to complete.
No, Avon Valley Path is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Salisbury to Christchurch. Plan ahead for return transport.
Avon Valley Path starts at Salisbury.
Avon Valley Path is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Avon Valley Path is maintained and managed by Hampshire County Council.